Apache Server is mainly used for hosting web content including websites and applications. Apache Server can also be used for running scripts written in various languages like PHP, Perl and Python as well as providing secure access to databases via SQL.
It is also capable of serving a variety of multimedia formats such as audio, video and streaming media. In addition, it provides features that allow administrators to control access rights, manage virtual host servers and configure server-side scripting technologies such as AJAX or CGI.